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+title = "1 John 2:26–29"
+date = "2024-08-06"
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+### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/1John2.26-29)
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+The idea of abiding is the theme of these few verses.
+It is the idea of living in a single place, dwelling securely so that you are not moved, and staying for an extended time.
+There are multiple abiders mentioned here, and there is a consequential chain reaction of abiding that relates them together.
+Back in _v. 24_, John said the instruction the believers heard abides in them, and because it did they would abide in the Son and the Father.
+Now in _v. 27_ he says the anointing they received from the Holy Spirit also abides in them, which allows them to understand the truth of the Gospel.
+It also instructs them to abide in God, as they do, which in this sense means to remain there, as we've already learned that they do abide in Him.
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+What is the purpose of abiding in Him?
+It is so that we will be ready when Jesus returns in glory, and cowering in fear and shame because of our sin that cannot withstand His holiness.
+As we abide in Him, we will eagerly follow His instructions, put off detestable things from our lives, and put on righteousness.
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+You alone are good, and Your righteousness is unsearcable.